IPA: //roʊst//
KK: /roʊst/
adjective
Definition: Cooked by being exposed to dry heat, usually in an oven or over an open flame.
Example: The roast chicken was perfectly cooked and very flavorful.
intransitive verb
Definition: To cook food in an oven until it is browned and cooked through, often used for meats and vegetables.
Example: On Sundays, we like to roast a chicken for dinner.
noun
Definition: A type of meat that is cooked in an oven or over a fire, or a humorous speech that makes fun of someone while also praising them.
Example: We had a delicious roast for dinner on Sunday.
transitive verb
Definition: To cook food, especially meat, using dry heat in an oven or over a fire.
Example: We decided to roast a chicken for dinner tonight.